Human Clan Defender-Chapter 457 - 204 Beiming Wang (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Chapter 457: Chapter 204 Beiming Wang (Seeking Monthly Votes)

It was another Daylight Thunderclap. However, the phenomenon this time caused an even greater commotion than in the past. The reason lay in the imminent auction at the Mountain-Breaking City black market, drawing all the strong from across the world to this place. The aim was simple: to bid for the Grandmaster Martial Arts. Besides, if possible, they also hoped to meet the current Great Grandmaster and seek some advice.

It wasn’t that nobody wished to meet Shimohe. But the problem was, Shimohe had announced several months ago that he was entering seclusion, and no one else had the opportunity to meet him, even if they wanted to. The only active Great Grandmaster was the Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture.

When the Daylight Thunderclap phenomenon occurred, the stir it caused was even greater.

"Is this the might of a Great Grandmaster? Truly formidable to the extreme!"

"Daylight Thunderclap! Human power actually triggers a heavenly phenomenon—truly an eye-opener."

"I really want to meet Defender Shen and witness the elegance of a Great Grandmaster of our time—"

Some Grandmasters were visibly shocked; others harbored aspirations.

Within a certain mansion, Shen Yin looked at the phenomenon in the Firmament. Only after a long while did he retract his gaze, his eyes full of emotion.

"A Great Grandmaster is indeed worthy of the title! Just the commotion they cause is enough to be shocking. When will my Shen Family be able to produce such a powerhouse!"

Having said this, he sighed deeply.

Although the Shen Family appeared strong, Shen Yin was well aware that his family was actually declining with each generation. Their current glory was sustained entirely by the older generation. Among the younger ones, hardly any were noteworthy. If the Shen Family could produce a Great Grandmaster, they could certainly establish a millennium of splendor. This was no joke. A Great Grandmaster might not live for a thousand years, but the wealth and connections accumulated during their lifetime were enough to ensure the longevity of a family’s influence.

However, Shen Yin also understood how incredibly hard it was to produce a Great Grandmaster.

While he was immersed in his thoughts, Shen Hua, who was beside him, couldn’t help but ask, "Family Head, do you think it’s possible that Defender Shen could be someone from our Shen Family, a descendant who has been lost to the world?"

The Shen Family had existed for many years, with an extensive breadth of bloodlines. In Great Qin, out of every ten people surnamed Shen, two or three might carry the Shen Family’s blood. Most of these individuals had average talent. Even if they carried the Shen Family’s bloodline, the family normally wouldn’t pay them much mind. Unless, among these individuals, some showed exceptional promise, the Shen Family would then consider bringing them back into the fold. They would be treated as members of the Shen Family should be.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yin’s expression changed slightly. There was indeed such a possibility. If they could confirm that Shen Changqing was a lost descendant of the Shen Family, then it might be possible to bring him back. In doing so, the Shen Family would have struck it rich.

"That’s a real possibility," Shen Yin said in a grave voice. "Have someone in the family look into it. Find out who Defender Shen’s parents are and where they come from. Once we have solid evidence, we can move forward to confirm it."

As a major family, the Shen Family naturally had methods for verifying bloodlines. If it were an ordinary genius, he would directly approach them now, wanting to verify if their bloodline contained that of the Shen Family. And an ordinary genius would usually be eager to be associated with the Shen Family. But Shen Changqing was different. Putting aside his strength, just his identity as the Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture meant the Shen Family couldn’t act recklessly. Without appropriate evidence, it was impossible to verify whether he truly carried the bloodline of the Shen Family.

"Alright, I’ll have someone look into it," Shen Hua responded with a nod.

In his heart, he also hoped that Shen Changqing belonged to the Shen Family. With the Shen Family’s influence reaching virtually every part of the South Nether Prefecture, it was not a problem to send word back and investigate Shen Changqing’s background.

Hearing this, Shen Yin added, "Remember, don’t make a big fuss about it, and do not cross any boundaries while investigating. If we offend Defender Shen and he becomes dissatisfied, it would spell big trouble for our Shen Family."

He had to warn earnestly. Otherwise, incurring an enemy for the Shen Family for no reason would not be worth it. Moreover, the person in question was the Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture. If the Shen Family still wanted to operate in the South Nether Prefecture, they were destined not to offend him.

No matter that the Shen Family had been operating in the South Nether Prefecture for many years and had taken deep roots, in reality, in the presence of a true powerhouse, any foundation and operation would not have a significant impact. Especially since Shen Changqing had the entire Demon-Subduing Division behind him. Although the Shen Family had connections within the Demon-Subduing Division, in terms of status and rank, how could they compare to a Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture? If they truly angered him, even if the Shen Family wasn’t completely uprooted, their situation wouldn’t be any better.

Sigh! Shen Yin heaved a sigh internally. The Shen Family might have wealth and power, but they still had to tread carefully in some areas, a sign of their lack of strength. If the Shen Family were strong enough, there would not be so many concerns.

At this time, Shen Hua said, "Family Head, news has come that it’s not only people from Great Qin vying for the Grandmaster Martial Arts, but also those from Great Liang and Dayue have arrived here. Just one two-hour period ago, Beiming Wang, the Great General of Great Liang, entered the city."

"Beiming Wang!" Shen Yin’s expression turned solemn. He was not unfamiliar with this name. Although Beiming Wang was from Great Liang, his reputation had long been known throughout the world.

"If there’s someone in Great Liang who holds the most hope of breaking through to Great Grandmaster, it must be Beiming Wang, right?" Shen Yin said slowly.

The man was a martial artist at the Grandmaster Ultimate Summit, the true pinnacle for martial artists before the emergence of Great Grandmasters. Times have changed, it’s true, but that doesn’t diminish the power of Beiming Wang.

"There’s no need to worry about Beiming Wang. Not long ago, Great Liang sent aid to Luo’an Prefecture and can be considered an ally of Great Qin. Since Great Qin has taken no action, why should we concern ourselves so much? It’s just that the more people who arrive, the greater the pressure of competition becomes. Hmph, Yuanyang Auction House really hit the jackpot this time! After this, who in the world wouldn’t know the name of Yuanyang Auction House?"

Shen Yin felt a trace of envy. With their reputation established, it would bring many benefits to Yuanyang Auction House in the future. If Shen Changqing had auctioned through the Shen Family’s auction house instead, then the Shen Family would have made a fortune.

Alas, the news had spread. It was now impossible for the Shen Family to snatch this opportunity.

「Demon-Subduing Division.」

Inside the great hall, Xing Yi appeared, reporting the news.

"Reporting to the Lord Defender, news of the auction for Grandmaster Martial Arts at the black market of Mountain-Breaking City has spread to all nations. People from Great Liang and Dayue have arrived, intending to compete for the Grandmaster Martial Arts."

"Who are the people that have come from Great Liang and Dayue, respectively?" Mu Qing’s expression was calm.

The auction of Grandmaster Martial Arts was hardly a secret anymore. The problem lay in the fact that the person auctioning the Martial Arts was none other than the current Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture. Therefore, even if he had any ideas, he could only hold them in.

Xing Yi said, "The person from Great Liang is Beiming Wang, who is currently in Mountain-Breaking City. According to the news, the person from Dayue should be the Great General Wang Xiao."

"Beiming Wang, Wang Xiao!" Mu Qing’s countenance became even more solemn. "Both are top-tier powerhouses of Great Liang and Dayue. The Liang Emperor and Emperor Yue are actually letting them come here. Could it be they truly aren’t afraid that Great Qin might take covert action and forcibly detain them?"

Whether it be Beiming Wang or Wang Xiao, both wielded significant power and were of extraordinary importance to Great Liang and Dayue. If either of them fell, turbulence would definitely ensue in Great Liang and Dayue. Even though Great Qin was currently allied with the other two nations, the fact that the Liang Emperor and Emperor Yue let them come still shocked Mu Qing.

Audacious! Truly audacious!

He wasn’t clear whether Great Liang and Dayue held such confidence or had such great trust in Great Qin.

Xing Yi said, "Great Qin is currently beset by enemies on all sides and cannot afford to offend Great Liang and Dayue further. They probably think the same, which is why they dared to let the two of them come. Moreover, Lord Defender, you’ve also realized that both are martial artists at the Grandmaster Ultimate Summit. Now that the two of them have arrived, their intention may not be merely to bid for the Grandmaster Martial Arts."

His words had an implicit meaning. Mu Qing understood.

"Breaking through to Great Grandmaster is not so simple. Even if one receives guidance from a Great Grandmaster, it’s unlikely they can truly succeed. If it were that easy, there wouldn’t be such a scarcity of Great Grandmasters in the world. Their plans are ultimately bound to come to nothing."

With that said, his gaze suddenly turned a fraction colder.

"Are there any movements from Great Zhou and the Barbarian Clan? With the auction of Grandmaster Martial Arts, these two forces can’t possibly have no reaction at all. The Heavenly Inspection Guard must be vigilant and prevent them from infiltrating South Nether Prefecture."

Great Zhou and the Barbarian Clan were Great Qin’s true enemies. With the emergence of Grandmaster Martial Arts, Mu Qing, putting himself in their shoes, didn’t believe they would miss this opportunity either.

Xing Yi’s expression turned serious. "Rest assured, Lord Defender, the Heavenly Inspection Guard will surely investigate thoroughly and prevent their infiltration at all costs."

"Go then," Mu Qing cautioned. "Remember, if people from the Barbarian Clan or Great Zhou are found, don’t startle them. Report back first, and the Demon-Subduing Division will mobilize forces to eliminate them completely." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

If Great Zhou and the Barbarian Clan didn’t come, that would be the end of it. But if they did, he would ensure they had no return.

After Xing Yi left, Mu Qing stepped out of the great hall. The phenomenon of Daylight Thunderclap was gradually subsiding.

It seems Defender Shen has ended his session!

Seeing the phenomenon disappearing, he secretly felt a sense of relief. The number of strong people coming to Mountain-Breaking City was increasing. Speaking of strength, he was only a Defender Envoy of General Rank. Outside, he was comparable to a martial artist at the Grandmaster Peak. But now, in the city, there were not only those at Grandmaster Peak but also those at the Grandmaster Ultimate Summit. To be honest, Mu Qing felt considerable pressure. Ji Tianlu was in seclusion for healing, and Fu Lan was not in Mountain-Breaking City; now, only he was holding the situation stable.

The stopping of the phenomenon meant that Shen Changqing would very likely come out of seclusion.

Having a Great Grandmaster in charge—that’s what would truly be secure.